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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 213.90 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 213.90 and 116.28 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 213.90 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/213.90 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 213.90 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 24,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.29/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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